I been play french horn since i am 15,and i still playing today. and try all kinds horn, now i make and sell horn when you first see the price $950 maybe think the price is too high. but if you are looking Gebr. Alexander Mainz horn then you will say this price is too low,although this is not Gebr. Alexander Mainz over $45k one,but trust me, pretty close,this horn is made in china from my company,3 years ago, china make junk. but today they not just cheaper but BETTER,and i believe we are the best and only one can make this horn in china today, This horn is a NEW Berkeleywind.com It is in the key of Bb/F. It has the heavy-wall construction Gold brass pipe,Change valve in centre back Very long leadpipe Soft sound and easy response also come with very HQ case.